Buddy Stall's New Orleans

Sometimes unique, sometimes unusual,
sometimes unbelievable, but always entertaining and historically
accurate, Buddy Stall's New Orleans enlightens readers with
little-known facts about the Crescent City-facts to relish and to share with
friends as well as guests to the city.
Who is buried in Metairie Cemetery? What is the Mystery
Monument ? Did a meteorite really fall in Audubon Park? What is the most
photographed statue in New Orleans? What dueling mayor killed a senator? What
famous general lost his head in Jackson Square? Where did the Mardi Gras colors
come from? Who was the only king of Mardi Gras to marry his queen? When was the
first football game played in New Orleans? Find the answers to all of these
intriguing questions and more in this delightfully humorous book. As Buddy
Stall reveals his insider's knowledge on the history and sights of New Orleans,
the reader will discover just what it is that makes the Crescent City one of
the most interesting and exciting cities in the world.
Through his writings, teaching assignments, radio and television
appearances, guest lectures, and personal appearances, Gaspar J.
( Buddy ) Stall has taught the history of Louisiana to more people
than any other person in the state. One of the most sought-after speakers in
Louisiana, Buddy Stall has captivated thousands with his delightful talks,
proving his assertion that New Orleans' and Louisiana's history is much
more entertaining than fiction. Stall, who is vice president of sales and
public relations director for Radiofone, is the author of Mardi Gras and
Bacchus: Something Old, Something New, also published by Pelican. He
has been a contributing writer to many publications, including
Citibusiness, New Orleans Magazine, the Italian American
Federation Journal, the New Orleans Times-Picayune, and the Baton
Rouge Advocate.